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Building a Culture of Collaboration

Jigsaw Learning

Are you an educational leader or administrator searching for actionable strategies to build effective teams? In the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast, Jigsaw Learning co-founders Kurtis and Lorna Hewson provide simple, purposeful tips to help you tackle meeting frustration, disengagement, and unproductive teamwork. This is your essential resource for advancing school improvement and collective efficacy. You will find practical ideas for mastering effective meetings, where you learn the

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38:29

Apply What We Know About Classrooms to Transform Your...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/05/13

Looking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which includes a checklist to reference when creating your space - https://bit.ly/spacechecklistIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dan Thomas, a veteran STEM and CTE educator, LEGO Trainer, and advocate for play-based learning. With a passion for integrating Project-Based Learning, computational thinking, and hands-on STEM experiences, Dan works with teachers and

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48:06

Multiple Lenses Lead to a Clear Vision for English...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/05/06

Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoalsThis virtual summit is for educators, school leaders, and anyone else who wants to increase their impact on student success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate with educators from all over. Register now at bit.ly/datasummit2025. In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Andrea Bitner, an English Language

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51:13

Establishing Systems That Reinforce Relationships and...

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2025/04/29

Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeff Linden, principal of Hastings Public School in Nebraska. “Principal JL”, as he is known online, shares numerous insights when it comes to building effective systems for collaborationLearn more about Jeff Linden at dot.cards/principal_jl---------Connect with Jeff LindenEmail

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26:17

Clear Expectations, Goals and Communication as...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/04/22

Transform your team meetings with this FREE guide, including an agenda template you could begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Dana Goodier, an experienced educator, speaker, and author. Dana is the author of the inspiring book Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators and hosts the Out of the Trenches podcast, where she showcases incredible stories of resilience in education

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41:26

Exploring the Craft of Clarity to Support High Impact...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/04/16

Access this FREE guide for leaders for establishing and reinforcing team norms, complete with a process you could use tomorrow to create norms with your team - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguideIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Casey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting and a thought leader in team leadership. We dive into Casey’s expertise as she shares how leaders can empower their teams to break free from silos and

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50:47

Building a Data-Informed Culture of Collaboration...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/04/08

Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdataIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Jessica Lane, founder of Data-Informed Impact. With over a decade of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, and expert in learning and technology, Jessica shares her key learnings when helping schools use data as a tool for meaningful growth and

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6:44

Exciting Changes Announcement

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/04/05

In this special bonus episode, Kurtis and Lorna share some exciting changes coming next week for both the Leading Collaborative Response and Building a Culture of Collaboration podcasts, including a visual rebranding, new release schedule for audio and video episodes, and some further enhancements planned for September 2025!______________________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the book Collaborative

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52:29

Leading With Hope: Building a System of Self Efficacy...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/03/22

Looking to transform your team meetings? Check out this FREE guide for leaders, which includes a ready to use meeting agenda and notes template - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Brandi Kelly, a dynamic leader in education with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Kelly’s journey has taken her from school social work to school leadership, serving as both a principal and now as Superintendent at Mt. Olive

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62:53

Dos and Don’ts When Strengthening Team Dynamics with...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/03/08

Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocusIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Lucas Clarke, a passionate educator with the Anglophone South School District who is also the host of the Mr. Clarke After Dark Podcast, where he shares his insights and experiences in education. We discuss how academic support and cross-disciplinary collaboration can strengthen team

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12:21

Importance of Vulnerability When Building a Culture...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/02/22

This week's episode, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the importance of establishing a culture of collaboration that values and encourages vulnerability.Connected Resources:Blog - Embracing Vulnerability: A Cornerstone of Effective Collaboration - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/embracing-vulnerability-cornerstone-effective-collaboration_________________Interested in learning MORE? Access the FREE Overview of Collaborative Response Article https://bit.ly/CR-overviewExplore the

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16:04

Building Thriving Collaborative Cultures for Rural...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/02/08

Explore the book Collaborative Response by downloading the introduction for FREE https://bit.ly/CR-introAccess the FREE Transform Your Team Meetings guide, including a meeting agenda template to copy and begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by the Prairie Principal Kevin Van Lagen, principal of Altario School. The episode explores Kevin’s unique perspective on how schools can serve as hubs for

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16:04

The Value of Piloting Ideas - Ep 26

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2025/01/25

Kurtis and Lorna explore the idea of piloting rather than full scale change in this episode of the Building a Culture of Collaboration podcast. Piloting provides the opportunity to work through ideas with a small group and to adjust and refine before rolling it out to the greater population.Connected Resources:Blog - The Value of Piloting Change - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/publications/blog-posts/value-piloting-change-1Blog - Reflecting on Piloting -

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38:19

The Connection Between Self-Care and Sustaining...

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2025/01/11

Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - https://www.jigsawlearningonline.com/team-norms-guideIn episode 25 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis and joined by Barb Flowers, an educator turned coach and host of The Principal’s Handbook podcast and The Teacher Burnout podcast. In the episode, we explore Barb’s insights into the connection between self-care, resilience, and building collaborative school cultures. We’ll also dive into her

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54:41

Ep 24 - Empowered Educators: Leveraging High Impact...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2024/12/14

Access the free article Transform Your Team Meetings: Five Planning Considerations for Leaders, which includes an editable meeting notes template you could begin using immediately! https://bit.ly/5planningteams In episode 24 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by David K Richards, Founder & CEO of Changemaker Microschools, a network of affiliate love-based microschools and an incubator for school founders who want to usher in a new paradigm for the future

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57:32

Are you a Firefighter or a Leader? Reflecting on...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2024/11/30

Access the FREE webinar “5 Mistakes Leaders Make When Organizing Data” - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata Access FREE Webinar “10 Considerations To Transform Your Team Meetings” - https://bit.ly/top10-crIn this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Darrin Peppard, President of Road to Awesome. Darrin is a leadership speaker, coach, host of the Leaning into Leadership podcast and a best selling author, including Road to Awesome: The Journey of a

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14:14

Why a Lead Team Matters for Leading Change

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2024/11/16

Access the Introducing Collaborative Response guide for leaders for FREE - https://bit.ly/top10-cr In Episode 22, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the impact of a lead team at the school level and the potential for growth through implementation is highly impacted.Connected Resources:Agenda Template for a Lead Team - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oUxz0n_f4-SXJrUJtbba7ELa1rG1XcrSbWz4KrJt4CQ/edit?usp=sharingBlog - The Importance of a Lead Team in Driving Change -

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47:26

Engaging External Team Members to Support Diverse...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2024/11/02

Become a JL Insider to receive this exclusive offer and to also access newly added resources and video content, advance notice for sessions/workshops, discounts for learning events and resources, plus so much more! https://bit.ly/JLinsiderCheck out the FREE checklist and resource guide, focused on effectively planning a collaborative space in your school - https://bit.ly/spacechecklistIn episode 21 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis engage in conversation with Dr

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49:29

The Three Fundamental Elements for High Performing...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2024/10/19

Check out the FREE leadership guide Five Planning Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/5planningteamsIn episode 20 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis is joined by David Burkus, a former business school professor turned full-time writer and speaker. Kurtis and David talk about his book Best Team Ever and learn more about the three fundamental elements all high-performing team cultures share.Visit David’s website at davidburkus.com---------Connect with

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57:38

Why the Principal Matters When It Comes to Building...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2024/10/05

Check out the FREE webinar 10 Considerations to Transform Your Team Meetings - https://bit.ly/transformteamsIn episode 19 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis has the opportunity to connect with Will Parker, founder and CEO of Principal Matters, LLC. and host of the podcast Principal Matters. Will and Kurtis discuss the often dual nature we need to consider when it comes to leading and why trying to “fly solo” is a recipe for burnout, a lesson learned that almost ended Will’s

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55:00

Building a Collaborative Culture for Literacy Success...

Building a Culture of Collaboration ·

2024/09/21

This episode is part of the 2024 “National Literacy Month with RIF” campaign, a partnership between the BE Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental.In episode 18 of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeanne Spiller and Mark Onuscheck, two educational leaders, authors and consultants and co-editors of a number of PLC at Work titles. They discuss how to build a highly intentional and focused culture of collaboration, with a direct emphasis on how that

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